Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases

Take action to protect yourself and your family from the flu and colds. Prevention is the key.

McLean County Health Department to Mark World AIDS Day with a Tree Lighting on World AIDS Day Eve

World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for communities around the world to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have passed away.

McLean County Health Department Offering Free (or Reduced Cost) Hep A Vaccine for People At-Risk

The McLean County Health Department, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public Health, is offering free (reduced cost) hepatitis A vaccine to people at the greatest risk of becoming infected in our community.

McLean County Health Department Says, Don’t Wait – Get your Flu Shot Today!

Stand united with the McLean County Health Department in efforts to keep seasonal flu from disrupting lives in McLean County by getting a seasonal flu vaccination.

Nominations Sought for the 25th Annual Public Health Award

Every November, the McLean County Health Department accepts nominations for a Public Health Award. Your nomination recognizes a McLean County resident whose actions or involvement in the community results in healthier people or healthier spaces.

Positive Bird a Reminder of the Continued Presence of West Nile Virus in McLean County

The McLean County Health Department has received notification that a bird from the 61704 zip code area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

McLean County Health Department Holding Full-Scale Exercise

The McLean County Health Department will host a full-scale mass dispensing exercise from 8:15 a.m. until 12 noon on Friday, September 14, 2018 at Redbird Arena on the Illinois State University campus.

Back-to-School Walk-In Immunization Clinics

With many young people returning to school this week, the McLean County Health Department is advising parents to make sure their children have met the back-to-school immunization and dental requirements...

Here’s to Health, Safety, and Summer!

Summer has officially started! It’s the time for cookouts, exploring the great outdoors, and spending time at the pool.

Health Department offering free HIV testing June 26th

In honor of National HIV Testing Day, the McLean County Health Department will offer free, confidential HIV testing and counseling on Tuesday, June 26th, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in room 139.

Positive Mosquito Pool the first sign of West Nile Virus Presence in McLean County

A mosquito pool collected on June 8th from a trap set in the 61705 zip code area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), the first positive test for 2018.

West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins

It’s time to start thinking about mosquitoes again and taking steps to protect against the diseases they can carry.

Take A Walk with Us

During the celebration of National Public Health Week the McLean County Health Department encourages residents to consider how they can help create a healthier McLean County by making small changes to improve their own health.

McLean County Health Department Requesting Proposals for Behavioral Health Programming

The McLean County Health Department is requesting proposals for calendar year 2019 behavioral health program funding.

AmeriCorps Members Serving at the Health Department Get Things Done in McLean County

Making people safer, stronger and healthier; strengthening communities; and getting things done for America are core reasons why people choose to become AmeriCorps members.

McLean County Health Department Requesting Proposals for Development Disability Programming

The McLean County Health Department is requesting proposals for calendar year 2019 developmental/intellectual disability program funding.

Behavioral Health Social Media Campaign Launching in February

A year-long social media campaign aimed at informing and educating the community about behavioral health topics and conditions is launching on February 1st.

McLean County WIC Program Not Impacted by Lapse in Appropriations

The McLean County Health Department wants County residents to know that the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully operational.

Health Department Encourages Participation in Getting to Zero Town Hall

There’s a movement underway and everyone is invited to take part.

2017 Health Department Employee of the Year Chosen

Hannah Emerson, Office Support Specialist II in the Maternal Child Health Division at the McLean County Health Department was selected as the 2017 Alice J. Olsson Memorial Employee of the Year.

2018 Mental Health First Aid Training Classes Announced

Staff at the McLean County Health Department are encouraged by the fact that 1,200 individuals have attended a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training since the course was first offered in McLean County in 2014, but note they still have a long way to go.

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases

Take action to protect yourself and your family from the flu and colds and make the holiday season one that is truly merry and bright.

McLean County Health Department Welcomes New Director

The McLean County Health Department welcomes Camille Rodriguez as its new director after its Board of Directors voted to appoint Ms. Rodriguez in their meeting this evening.

Events Planned to Mark World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have passed away.

McLean County Board of Health presents 2017 Public Health Award

Colleen O’Connor, CPS, CADC, a powerful voice in teen suicide prevention efforts in McLean County, was awarded the 2017 McLean County Public Health Award by the McLean County Board of Health at a reception held before the Board of Health meeting.

Flu Vaccination and WIC Walk-In Clinics at McLean County Health Department this Saturday

The McLean County Health Department will be holding a walk-in flu immunization clinic for adults age 19 and up on Saturday, November 4th from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the health department.

Nominations Sought for the 25th Annual Public Health Award

The McLean County Health Department is seeking nominations for the 2017 Public Health Award.

McLean County Health Department Offering Family and Adult Seasonal Flu Clinics

McLean County is standing united once more in the battle against the seasonal flu virus with local businesses and agencies joining with the McLean County Health Department to make flu immunizations convenient for adults and families.

Second mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus

A second mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The mosquito pool was again from the 61705 zip code area, but this time from an area west of Bloomington.

McLean County 377 Board Welcomes Vern McGinnis as President

The McLean County Board for Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability (377 Board) installed Vern McGinnis as the new president at its July meeting.

Positive Mosquito Pool the first sign of West Nile Virus Presence in McLean County

A mosquito pool collected on August 1st from a trap set in the 61705 zip code area has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the first positive test for 2017.

Two Campaigns Focus on Breastfeeding Awareness in August

The month of August shines a spotlight on the benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges still to be overcome on the journey to greater acceptance and support of breastfeeding women.

Kids are Kickin’ Asthma with the McLean County Health Department

Did you know McLean County residents have higher rates of asthma than the rest of Illinois?

McLean County Health Department Site of Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training

The McLean County Health Department as part of the Mental Health First Aid Collaborative is hosting a Mental Health First Aid instructor certification training class June 12 through June 16 at the McLean County Health Department.

National HIV Testing Day: We’re Doing It

In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Personal Health Services Department at the McLean County Health Department will offer free, confidential HIV testing and counseling on Tuesday June 27th, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in room 139.

Health Department Seeing Rise in McLean County Mumps Cases

A recent rise in confirmed mumps cases not tied to the previously reported outbreak at Illinois State University in March is prompting the McLean County Health Department to alert residents of the presence of mumps in the community and strongly encourage

Make Swimming Healthy and Safe this Summer

As the temperatures rise this summer, so will the number of cases of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) as more and more people visit public pools and other water play areas.

West Nile Virus Surveillance Activities Have Begun

With the mild winter and recent summer-like temperatures, mosquitoes are out early in McLean County prompting the McLean County Health Department to begin accepting birds for testing for the presence of West Nile virus.

Behavioral Health Community Forum

In 2015, the McLean County Board enlisted the assistance of stakeholders from across the community to develop the McLean County Mental Health Action Plan and to step up to the challenge of addressing behavioral health needs within the community.

Health Department Partnership leads to Fitness Program Pilot

Something special is happening right now in McLean County and most people don’t even know it.

McLean County Health Department Invites the Community To Participate in National Public Health Week

The McLean County Health Department wants residents to consider their health and the health of their family, friends, and neighbors next week during the celebration of National Public Health Week (April 2th until April 8th) by getting involved.

Mumps return to Illinois State University

The McLean County Health Department has been able to link three confirmed cases of mumps by time or place to individuals on the campus of Illinois State University (ISU).

Hospitals Lift Visitor Restrictions Imposed During Flu Spike

The current level of influenza activity in McLean County has lowered substantially prompting OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center to lift visitor restrictions imposed in February to protect against the spread of influenza.

McLean County Health Department Requesting Proposals for Behavioral Health Programming

The McLean County Health Department is requesting proposals for calendar year 2018 behavioral health program funding.

McLean County Health Department Requesting Proposals for Development Disability Programming

The McLean County Health Department is requesting proposals for calendar year 2018 developmental/intellectual disability program funding.

Spring-like Weather Brings Spring-like Storms Even in Winter Months

The McLean County Health Department warns residents to be cautious and be prepared for possible severe weather this evening.

McLean County Community Health Improvement Plan Released

In the second phase of the joint community health needs assessment (CHNA) process for McLean County involving the collaborative efforts of the McLean County Health Department, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, and the United

Coverston Anderson Named Interim Director of the McLean County Health Department

The McLean County Board of Health has appointed Cathy Coverston Anderson to the position of interim director of the McLean County Health Department.

McLean County’s First Milk Depot Site To Open at the Health Department

The McLean County Health Department has partnered with Chicago-area based Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to open McLean County’s first milk depot site.

Increased Flu Activity Prompts Area Hospitals to Limit Visitors

Due to an increase in influenza activity, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center are asking the public to voluntarily limit hospital visits.

Walt Howe to Retire from the McLean County Health Department

Walt Howe has announced that he will retire from the McLean County Health Department after leading the organization as director for nearly eight years.

Leigh Hayes named Health Department Employee of the Year

Leigh Hayes, a case manager in the Family Case Management Division at the Mclean County Health Department was selected as the 2016 Alice J. Olsson Memorial Employee of the Year.

Cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Reported in McLean County

Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is being reported in McLean County, prompting the McLean County Health Department to encourage residents to take preventative steps to avoid infection with the disease.

McLean County Health Department Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

The McLean County Health Department reaches a milestone this month, celebrating 70 years of providing public health services for McLean County residents and visitors.

Food Safety Tips for your Holiday Gathering

With the holiday season upon us the McLean County Health Department is reminding residents to practice healthy habits when purchasing and preparing food and to pay close attention to simple hygiene practices like handwashing, food storage, and clean-up.

McLean County Board of Health presents 2016 Public Health Award

Dr. Anita Tillman, a pediatrician with Advocate Medical Group, was awarded the 2016 McLean County Public Health Award by the McLean County Board of Health today for her selflessness and dedication to a sometimes forgotten segment of the community:

McLean County Health Department to host children’s flu clinic at Fire Station #2

The McLean County Health Department together with the City of Bloomington Fire Department are joining forces to help make getting the seasonal influenza (flu) immunization a little more fun for children in McLean County.

Another bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County

The McLean County Health Department has received notification that a bird from the 61704 zip code area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week.

Nominations Sought for the 24th Annual Public Health Award

The McLean County Health Department is seeking nominations for the 2016 Public Health Award.

McLean County Health Department to Hold Disaster Mental Health Conference

The McLean County Health Department in partnership with the McLean County Medical Reserve Corps and The Baby Fold, is hosting a Disaster Mental Health Conference Tuesday, November 1st and Wednesday, November 2nd at the Astroth Community Education Center

Two birds test positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County

The McLean County Health Department has received notification that a bird from the 61752 zip code area and a bird from the 61701 zip code area have both tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week.

Breast health education and free transportation to breast health appointments highlighted

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual health campaign organized to increase awareness of the disease and the importance of early detection.

Third mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus

A third mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Have you gotten your flu vaccination yet?

It’s that time of the year again: time to start thinking about changes in the weather, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and seasonal flu.

Second mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile Virus

The McLean County Health Department has received notification that a second mosquito pool from the 61705 zip code has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this week.

Three Indicators Confirm Presence of West Nile Virus In McLean County

This week, 3 indicators for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) in McLean County were reached, each for the first time this year: 1) a mosquito pool collected in the 61705 zipcode area, west of Bloomington, was positive for WNV in recent testing

Two Campaigns Focus on Breastfeeding Awareness in August

The month of August shines a spotlight on the benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges still to be overcome on the journey to greater acceptance and support of breastfeeding women.

First-Ever Joint Community Health Needs Assessment Just Released

For the first time ever, the McLean County Health Department, Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, and the United Way of McLean County partnered with local stakeholders to produce a comprehensive, joint community health needs

West Nile Virus Surveillance Underway

With summer in full swing, surveillance efforts for West Nile virus (WNV) are underway in McLean County.

Healthy Child Care Illinois Program to End June 30th

The McLean County Health Department was recently notified by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that as of June 30, 2016 the Healthy Child Care Illinois program, which supports the Child Care Nurse Consultant position

MCHD Releasing Request Proposals for Behavioral Health and Development Disability Programming

The McLean County Health Department is requesting proposals for calendar year 2017 behavioral health program and development /intellectual disability program funding.

Transportation Issues No Longer A Barrier In Getting To Breast Health Appointments

The McLean County Health Department, through a partnership with the YWCA’s Medivan program, is now able to offer free transportation to-and-from medical breast health appointments to individuals who previously had no way of accessing

Kickin’ Asthma with the McLean County Health Department

Beginning Tuesday June 7th and continuing every Tuesday in June, the McLean County Health Department invites youth with asthma who are between the ages 11 and 16 to join them for a FREE four-part program called, Kickin’ Asthma.

Lead Poisoning Prevention

October 23-29 is Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable, yet 250,000 US children have elevated blood-lead levels.

National Health Education Week

Nine out of 10 Americans do not have the knowledge or skills to make informed healthcare decisions. The 2011 National Health Education Week is dedicated to addressing health literacy.

Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Take your breast health into your heads and learn about early detection methods through free breast health programs available from MCHD.

Flu Ends with You: New Flu Shot Clinics

MCHD will hold flu clinics for both children and adults every Tuesday in October at the health department. Information on times and eligibility available on our flu page.

World Rabies Day

September 28 is World Rabies Day. Vaccinating pets and staying away from wildlife are vital ways to stop rabies transmission to humans.

Public Health Award Nominations Sought

Do you know someone who has made a difference in the health of McLean County? If so, take a minute and nominate them for the 2011 Public Health Award.

Johnson Receives Red Ribbon Award

Congratulations to MCHD's Erin Johnson, who recieved the Opening the Door Red Ribbon Award at the Illinois Department of Public Health HIV/STD Conference for excellence in HIV counseling and care.

September is Preparedness Month

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one hits. Are you prepared? Get a kit. Make a plan. Stay informed. Be involved.

2011 Flu Season

Flu season is just around the corner. The #1 way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot. The McLean County Health Department has clinics scheduled for elligible individuals.

World Breastfeeding Week 2011

August 1-7th is World Breastfeeding Week. Learn about all of the resources available to help you and baby successfully breastfeed.

Heat Wave 2011

Due to extreme temperatures, Cooling Centers have opened in McLean County.

National HIV Testing Day

25% of people with HIV in the US do not know they're infected. Take the test. Take control.

McLean County Wins Two Emergency Preparedness Awards

McLean County was recognized with two Director's Awards at the Illinois Public Health Emergency Preparedness Summit.

No Cost Dental for Children with Medicaid Coverage

We are scheduling dental appointments for infants on up to 19 year olds at our dental clinic. If you have Medicaid coverage, these appointments are covered by your insurance plan at no cost to you.

Our Dental Clinic provides routine care and preventive ser...

Become a Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer

Becoming an MRC member is a minimal time commitment, outside of emergencies. Members of the McLean County MRC are eligible for unique training opportunities, including CPR, first aid, moulage and other emergency preparedness trainings.

If you have qu...Read More